Stay Centered and Stand on Principle
on October 24th, 2024
"For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law." - Romans 3:28    Too often, when conflict arises, we get lost in our feelings. We get so caught up in being offended that we forget our responsibility as believers, to stand on what matters to God. When Paul confronted Peter, he wasn’t just speaking from his emotions or personal grievances.  He stood firmly on the principle ...  Read More
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Respond, Don’t React
on October 23rd, 2024
“For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost?”  - Luke 14:28   There’s a difference between reacting and responding. Reacting is emotional, impulsive, and often driven by ego. It’s when you “pop off” because you’re upset, angry, or hurt.  Maybe you’ve been there before—something happens, and without thinking, you fire back, say something you don’t mean, ...  Read More
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Establish Your Boundaries
on October 22nd, 2024
“But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.” - Galatians 2:11   When Paul saw Peter’s behavior in Antioch, he didn’t ignore it or sweep it under the rug. He addressed it head-on. Paul understood the importance of setting boundaries, especially when something important was at stake.  Peter’s actions, treating Gentile believers differently when Jewish lea...  Read More
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Don’t Take It Personal
on October 21st, 2024
“To them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you.” - Galatians 2:5   It’s easy to get caught up in other people’s drama, isn’t it? When someone’s baggage, bad attitude, or harsh words come your way, you may feel like it’s a direct attack on you. But Paul’s response in Galatians 2:5 offers a valuable lesson.  When those who oppose...  Read More
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Handling Conflict
on October 20th, 2024
“But when I saw that they were not acting consistently with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, ‘If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?’” - Galatians 2:14   Have you ever faced a situation where someone’s actions seemed to undermine your beliefs or values? In Galatians 2, Paul confronted Peter, who had...  Read More
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How To Handle Beef
on October 19th, 2024
“But when I saw that they were not acting consistently with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, ‘If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?’” - Galatians 2:14    Have you ever had “beef” with someone? I’m not just talking about a minor disagreement or a fleeting argument. I mean a deep-seated discord that ...  Read More
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Don’t Hang Up
on October 18th, 2024
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” - Isaiah 40:31    Have you ever found yourself waiting on a customer service line, only to become increasingly frustrated as the minutes tick by? You’re on hold, listening to repetitive music or messages, all the while hoping for a...  Read More
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In the Meantime
on October 17th, 2024
“For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Do not let the prophets and the diviners who are among you deceive you, and do not listen to your dreams that you dream. For it is a lie that they are prophesying to you in my name; I did not send them, says the Lord. For thus says the Lord: Only when Babylon’s seventy years are completed will I visit you, and I will fulfill to you my promise an...  Read More
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Strength in the Struggle
on October 16th, 2024
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” - James 1:2-3   Have you ever felt like you were pushing against a massive boulder, one that seemed impossible to move?  I want for a second, for you to imagine a man who faced such a challenge. A rock rolled down from a mountainside and bl...  Read More
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What If...
on October 15th, 2024
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11   It’s so easy to get fixated on the end goal, isn’t it? We imagine the final product of what God is going to do in our lives—the job we’ll have, the person we’ll become, the life we’ll lead. We daydream about the outcome, and we wait, hoping for...  Read More
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Growing in the Tough Times
on October 14th, 2024
"Pray for the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare." - Jeremiah 29:7   Growing spiritually during a tough season is often the most difficult, but it’s also the most important. In Jeremiah 29, God commanded the Israelites to pray for the welfare of their enemies. Imagine being told to pray for the ver...  Read More
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Power to Change Lives
on October 13th, 2024
"Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not decrease."- Jeremiah 29:6    When you’re in a season of waiting, it’s easy to focus on your immediate needs and struggles. You may feel like it’s hard enough to make it through today, much less think about tomorrow or the next gen...  Read More
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Keep Building
on October 12th, 2024
"Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their produce."- Jeremiah 29:5   When you’re in a season of waiting, it’s easy to feel stuck. You may feel like you’re just biding time, waiting for the next thing to happen, the breakthrough to come, or for life to get better. It can be tempting to put everything on pause and say, “I’ll get back to building my life once this is over.” But God ...  Read More
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Keep Growing Through While You’re Going Through
on October 11th, 2024
"Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their produce. Take wives and have sons and daughters... But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare."- Jeremiah 29:5-7   When you’re in a tough season, it can feel like life is on hold. You might feel stuck, unable to move forward because o...  Read More
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Seeing Beyond the Natural
on October 10th, 2024
"The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way."- Psalm 37:23   When life throws you a curveball, it’s easy to get caught up in blaming the circumstances or the people involved. We tend to focus on the natural things that happen to us — the job loss, the broken relationship, the financial struggle. We quickly assign blame. But what if, instead of looking at the surfac...  Read More
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Shifting Perspective
on October 9th, 2024
"Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth."- Colossians 3:2    The people of Israel, during their captivity in Babylon, spent 50 years focused on the devastation caused by King Nebuchadnezzar. He was the leader who invaded their homeland, destroyed Jerusalem, and took them into exile.  For years, their minds were set on the pain and suffering they endured at the han...  Read More
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Reframing the Waiting
on October 8th, 2024
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11   Waiting is never easy. When you’re stuck in a situation that feels beyond your control, it’s easy to grow weary, frustrated, and even discouraged. That’s exactly what was happening to God’s people in the time of Jeremiah.  After the Babylonian army tore ...  Read More
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When God Puts You on Hold
on October 7th, 2024
"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!" - Psalm 27:14    Is there anything more frustrating than being put on hold? Whether you’re dealing with a customer service agent or trying to get through to a bank teller, those words—"please hold"—can get under your skin. You’re looking for a solution, and the last thing you need is for someone to pause your plans...  Read More
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